Thanks Ted Truitt and Sue Harrison- tossmosites like me. We are part of the 86 % of Americans who are offended by the 14 % of Americans.
Holiday catalogs? Toss'em!
Sam
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Aaron and Valerie Photo 10-2007
Aaron is growing- Oct 2008 photo... vs. 1-2-09 Photo. He will be 13 in February.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Costa Rica- Rivers to cross...
http://www.serendipityadventures.com/VacationDesign/tropicalBikeTour.htm
My good friend, Jack Plymale, has chosen to live in Costa Rica.
Bert Leach, the genius teacher of Portsmouth High School in the 40's and 50's, has never been more quoted by any other than by Mr. Plymale, the ex-Trojan, who quotes more verse than any other I know of. Mr Leach was often talked about as "the smartest man in Portsmouth" among the Gilmer twins, Eddie Hill, Clark Rapalee, Gus Thompson, Gib Lakeman, Howard Rase, Carl Riley, and others I listened to.
Mr. Plymale has some wisdom much beyond me. I'm searching for a quote I want to use for my newest book. Maybe Jack will read this and help me. Google led me to the link herein just now on Costa Rica, which I have not yet read, but intend to. Somewhere in my reading and memory is an often remembered classic quote regarding 'rivers to cross... mountains to climb... I am still searching, but must leave to watch my nine year old granddaughter play basketball for Upper Arlington's fourth grade team. Prioities, you know.
You may comment by just clicking on 'Comments' in the title to this post and having at it.
God, please bless these beautiful countries on earth, ours and Costa Rica, my friends Jack, Jim Fout, & Doc Yeagle, and all Portsmouthites, who know how to get to Mabert Road. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Especially to the urchins! I was once one of those Mound Park Urchins. I find 'urchin' defined in Google as "poor and mischievous city kids". Mabert Road had their share of urchins and so did the Fourteenth Street Community Center. Were we not all blessed?
My good friend, Jack Plymale, has chosen to live in Costa Rica.
Bert Leach, the genius teacher of Portsmouth High School in the 40's and 50's, has never been more quoted by any other than by Mr. Plymale, the ex-Trojan, who quotes more verse than any other I know of. Mr Leach was often talked about as "the smartest man in Portsmouth" among the Gilmer twins, Eddie Hill, Clark Rapalee, Gus Thompson, Gib Lakeman, Howard Rase, Carl Riley, and others I listened to.
Mr. Plymale has some wisdom much beyond me. I'm searching for a quote I want to use for my newest book. Maybe Jack will read this and help me. Google led me to the link herein just now on Costa Rica, which I have not yet read, but intend to. Somewhere in my reading and memory is an often remembered classic quote regarding 'rivers to cross... mountains to climb... I am still searching, but must leave to watch my nine year old granddaughter play basketball for Upper Arlington's fourth grade team. Prioities, you know.
You may comment by just clicking on 'Comments' in the title to this post and having at it.
God, please bless these beautiful countries on earth, ours and Costa Rica, my friends Jack, Jim Fout, & Doc Yeagle, and all Portsmouthites, who know how to get to Mabert Road. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Especially to the urchins! I was once one of those Mound Park Urchins. I find 'urchin' defined in Google as "poor and mischievous city kids". Mabert Road had their share of urchins and so did the Fourteenth Street Community Center. Were we not all blessed?
Friday, December 19, 2008
Valerie Still 3X AA at Kentucky and MOP Col's Quest two time ABL Champions
Friends,
Please tolerate me again. Jeanie's and my friend, Valerie Still is a great and courageous lady in a tight spot. Her husband has left, they are now divorced, and she is trying hard to maintain a great home for her and Aaron. She has been unsuccessfully trying to sell her home in Powell and will, by God's great grace, obtain her Phd from Ohio state in June of 2009. I sent the-mail below out to several mutual Kentucky (mostly) friends today. Prayers of support and visits to her website are the most encouraging things we can do presently.
Hey Cat Fans,
One of our own and the Columbus Quest American Basketball Leagues' very best people has a new blog I would like for you to visit.
Go to www.vstill.blogspot.com . She just started this and she would be warmed by the thoughts of the Kentucky or any of the Columbus community.
Is Valerie Still special? I guess so! If you consider that she was three times an All American at UK and Most Outstanding Player for the twice ABL Champion Columbus Quest. She is ahead of our man, Dan Issel, as the highest basketball scorer in Kentucky history. Check out the photo on her blog. She looks just as fantastic today.
She is in a tight spot currently as she is now divorced but raising a truly fine son, Aaron on her own. For some reason her ex is being no help. She has been trying to sell her property in Powell with no success to date. The courageous lady will receive her PhD form OSU in the June, 2009. She is currently working hard in her studies and in her teaching.
Jeanie and I love Valerie and Aaron. We offer not much more than our devoted friendship and love for this precious beauty of God's. Join us in prayers for them and visit her blog and let her know that she counts in our lives.
Would that the compassionate Coach Gillispie could help in her plight.
Valerie- Your blog is terrific!
Sam
12 Days of Christmas- Jacquie Lawson- Vices
Beautiful work!
We are now at 7 days.
Thanks Carole and Clay!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
This is Awesome! Ramey 'Sonny' Hoskins
~He Is God~
He is the First and Last,
The Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...
unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!
PASS THIS ON IF YOU BELIEVE IT...
I love the Lord and thank Him for all that He has done in my life; therefore I'm passing this on.
He is the First and Last,
The Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...
unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!
PASS THIS ON IF YOU BELIEVE IT...
I love the Lord and thank Him for all that He has done in my life; therefore I'm passing this on.
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